Photo: Tim Kiser (w:User:Malepheasant) · CC BY-SA 2.5Where Elizabeth residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elizabeth, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elizabeth. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elizabeth
Dental care lags in Elizabeth
50% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 55.5% across West Virginia. Elizabeth’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Elizabeth is short on dental care and mental health care
Elizabeth’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the West Virginia figure falls outside Elizabeth’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Elizabeth adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Care in and near Elizabeth
No hospital or community health center in Elizabeth itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Elizabeth; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Out of every 100 Elizabeth adults…
On every condition, Elizabeth is about the same as West Virginia. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with West Virginia
Share of adults, with the West Virginia figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Elizabeth adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Elizabeth adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.5% of Elizabeth adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Elizabeth and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Elizabeth adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elizabeth
Why doesn’t Elizabeth have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Elizabeth.
What hospital is closest to Elizabeth?
Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, 15.6 miles in a straight line from Elizabeth’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Elizabeth?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Wirt County Family Care in Elizabeth, 0.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elizabeth.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The West Virginia figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.